Magdalini Sarigiannidou
English Language Lecturer
Athens
Summary
Experienced lecturer who excels in teaching advanced English concepts. Skilled in classroom management, and fostering student engagement. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing educational needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior English Teacher
Athinaiki Agogi ( High School)
09.2023 - Current
- Led professional development workshops for English department staff members on topics such as differentiated instruction techniques and technology integration strategies.
- Elevated teaching efficacy by collaborating with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and lesson ideas.
- Promoted language development by creating immersive learning environments and fostering engaging conversations.
- Mentored junior teachers to support their professional growth, sharing insights from years of experience in the field.
- Increased student success rates through regular monitoring of progress, providing personalized feedback, and implementing tailored improvement plans.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed on their child's academic progress and involving them in educational goals-setting processes.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by designing inquiry-based activities that prompted students to analyze texts and synthesize information from multiple sources.
Senior English Examiner
Hellenic American Union
09.2010 - Current
- Oral and written examiner
- Provided clear explanations of decisions made during examinations, enhancing transparency between applicants and organization.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of complex applications, ensuring all necessary documentation was obtained before rendering a decision.
- Assisted in the development of training materials, improving examiner knowledge and skillsets.
- Analyzed information gathered from investigations and reported findings.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, policies, and procedures throughout the examination process.
- Explained test processes to students.
- Contributed positively to organizational reputation by consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and expertise in the role of Examiner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations to ensure accurate application assessments.
- Managed high volume caseloads, prioritizing tasks to meet strict deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Monitored students during tests.
English Language Lecturer
Metropolitan College
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Provided tutoring services outside of class hours, helping struggling students achieve higher levels of proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
- Mentored new faculty members on best practices for English Language instruction, contributing to overall departmental growth and effectiveness.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent communication and support, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Evaluated student progress regularly and provided feedback to help them improve their performance.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and achievement, allowing for timely interventions when necessary to support individual learners' needs.
- Contributed to curriculum development efforts by researching current trends in English language education and suggesting improvements accordingly.
- Improved students' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities and group projects.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
Senior Language Lecturer
Mediterranean College
09.2013 - 08.2019
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Improved learning outcomes with well-structured lesson plans and clear learning objectives.
Education
Seminar - Preparing Lower Level Students For IELTS
British Council
Athens, Greece 04.2001 -
Seminar - Developing Writing Skills
British Counsil
Athens, Greece 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - English Literature With Spanish Language
Thames Valley University
London, U.K. 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Thames Valley University
London, U.K. 04.2001 -
Certificate - Advanced English Skills
Westminster University
London, U.K. 04.2001 -
Certificate - MS Office And Blind Typing Skills
ECDL
Athens, Greece 04.2001 -
Skills
- Teaching and reading
- Student motivation
- Parent-teacher communication
- Online teaching
- Educational technology
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Project-based learning
- Feedback delivery
- Lecturing
- Student support
- Teaching strategies
- Problem-solving skills
Timeline
Senior English Teacher
Athinaiki Agogi ( High School)
09.2023 - Current
English Language Lecturer
Metropolitan College
09.2019 - 08.2022
Senior Language Lecturer
Mediterranean College
09.2013 - 08.2019
Senior English Examiner
Hellenic American Union
09.2010 - Current
Seminar - Preparing Lower Level Students For IELTS
British Council
04.2001 -
Seminar - Developing Writing Skills
British Counsil
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - English Literature With Spanish Language
Thames Valley University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Thames Valley University
04.2001 -
Certificate - Advanced English Skills
Westminster University
04.2001 -
Certificate - MS Office And Blind Typing Skills
ECDL
04.2001 -
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